UK launches its 6th British Week in Guatemala

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The possibility to participate in a classic British tea party, a traditional family day with activities for all ages, or the opportunity to win an English language scholarship are just some of the activities that will make up a packed programme of events during the 6th British Week in Guatemala.

British Week 2015

The aim of this year’s British Week is to keep building on the strong ties between the United Kingdom and Guatemala, by exploring some of the key traditions Britain has to offer. These include: classic British cuisine, all-time music favourites, and on a more serious level, the defense of human rights.

British Week will start from 23 February with a radio festival playing the best of UK bands and solo artists. And from 1 to 7 March a non-stop marathon of activities will invite the Guatemalan public to enjoy a family fun day, a debate around the death penalty, a festival to highlight women’s and girls’ rights, the opportunity to take part in a classic British tea party, or to attend a flamboyant Charity Ball.

And for the first time British Week will award ten online English language scholarships, with the support of the International Business Academy. Applicants from all over the country are welcome to participate, as the language training will be delivered on-line with flexible schedules.

To mark the event, the British Ambassador in Guatemala, Sarah Dickson, said:

I am very pleased to launch our British Week 2015 today. I hope that the events we have planned will provide Guatemalans with an opportunity to learn more about the UK: our great culture, music, language and creativity. There are many positive things in our bilateral relationship now. But we are not resting on our laurels. We want our relationship to continue to grow. I hope you will join us in the events we have planned.